Executive Assistant.

US Army Corps of Engineers; Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

US Army Corps of Engineers seeks an experienced assistant to the Commanding General, Deputy Commander, Chief of Staff, and Command Sergeant Major. The role requires anticipating executive needs and delivering seamless support, including travel planning and preparation of key documents.

You will advise on organizational matters and provide administrative consulting to senior leaders. Ideal candidates have demonstrated experience in executive correspondence, scheduling for senior staff, and

Qualifications

• One year of specialized experience including managing executive correspondence and taskers.
• Coordinating travel and scheduling for senior staff, including itineraries and vouchers.
• Assisting in the preparation of executive-level documents and communications.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Assistant to the CG, Deputy Commander, Chief of Staff, and CSM.
• Anticipate needs and provide seamless administrative support for the CG.
• Analyze methods and information critical to the CG and provide advisory services.
• Provide a variety of staff consultant services.

Skills

Executive support

Travel coordination

Scheduling

Communications

Education

Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree

Job description

Duties

• Serves as Assistant to the Commanding General (CG), Deputy Commander (DCO), Chief of Staff (CoS), and Command Sergeant Major (CSM).
• Anticipates the Executive Office needs and requirements and plans the appropriate response in a seamless way that provides exceptional service and support as befitting the CG’s position and stature in the Command.
• Applies comprehensive knowledge of the organization and functions of USACE POD, staff elements, and District Commands, installations, and activities to analyze and evaluate methods and techniques on actions and information critical to the CG.
• Provide a variety of administrative staff consultant and technical advisory services.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• This position is designated Mission Essential. In severe weather conditions or other emergency type situations (natural or man-made disaster) the incumbent is required to report to work or remain at work as scheduled to support mission operations.
• Temporary duty (TDY) travel is approximately 5%.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See

• Current USACE employees with competitive status
• Current Civilian Employees of the Command
• Domestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel Workforce
• Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan
• Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act
• Military Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473
• Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician Eligible
• Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible
• Priority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability Retirement
• Priority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference Eligible
• Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998

In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is

Specialized Experience

One year of specialized experience which includes managing executive correspondence and taskers to ensure timely responses; coordinating travel and scheduling for senior staff, including preparing itineraries and processing vouchers; and assisting in the preparation of executive-level documents and communications. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-09).

Education

Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position, such as: Protocol, Secretarial Sciences

Combination of Education and Experience

A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 12. Then divide the total number of completed graduate semester hours (or equivalent) beyond the second year (total graduate semester hours minus 36) by 18. Add the two percentages.

Time in Grade Requirement

Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-09).

FOREIGN EDUCATION

If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit:

Additional information

• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
• You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
• This position may require a 1 year probationary period during which the agency evaluates your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In making this determination, the agency may consider your performance and conduct; agency needs and interests; whether your continued employment supports organizational or Government goals; and whether it promotes the efficiency of the Federal service. Continued employment requires written certification that it advances the public interest.
• Direct deposit of pay is required.
• Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.
• If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the
• This is a General Administration and Management position.
• Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
• Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest.

Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Requests: If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in your online application. Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for RA are made on a case-by-case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, based on your adjudication decision. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments if you received the link after the close of the announcement. To determine if you need a RA, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments here:

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.

Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.